New York, NY—Today, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts granted an appeal to temporarily pause the termination of Title 42. Title 42 was originally slated to end on December 21. The New York Immigration Coalition denounces this injunction from the Supreme Court, while demanding that Congress and President Biden expand additional protections for asylum seekers.

New York, NY—Today, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals denied an appeal for a stay over Title 42, which is currently slated to end on December 21. The New York Immigration Coalition praises the rejection of this appeal, which would have recklessly endangered the lives of asylum seekers, while demanding the expansion of additional protections for asylum seekers.

New York, NY—Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kasmaryk in Texas stayed the termination of former President Trump’s Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), or Remain in Mexico program, until pending legal challenges from Texas and Missouri are decided.

New York, NY—Yesterday, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced that low-income, undocumented families will be eligible for childcare vouchers, as the City is investing $10 million in its new “Promise NYC” program. “Promise NYC'' will partner with four community-based organizations to administer the program.

New York, NY—Today, the Biden administration announced that it would appeal the court ruling that invalidated the Trump-era Title 42 border restrictions that have been keeping people from exercising their legal right to apply for asylum in the United States.

New York, NY—Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti for an additional 18 months, from February 4, 2023, through August 3, 2024. Secretary Mayorkas also redesignated Haiti for TPS, allowing Haitian nationals residing in the United States as of November 6, 2022, to apply for TPS through August 3, 2024, so long as they meet all eligibility requirements.

Queens, NY—On Saturday, December 3, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and NYC Council Member Shekar Krishnan held a press conference during NYIC’s Key to the City Holiday Family Resource Fair at Woodside Avenue Open Street.

New York, NY–Today, the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) publicly released new draft State Assembly maps and confirmed the statewide public hearing schedule. The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) and NYIC Action Executive Director Murad Awawdeh released the following statement in response:

“While the redistricting process has faced an array of challenges, we are glad the Independent Redistricting Commission released draft Assembly maps today and set dates for public comment for New Yorkers to have their voices heard.

NEW YORK – In response to Texas, Florida, and Arizona officials bussing nonconsenting asylum seekers to New York City and other surrounding regions, a broad coalition of elected officials, advocacy organizations, and impacted families today launched the new Campaign for Access, Representation, and Equity (CARE) for Immigrant Families, to pass the Access to Representation Act (S81B/A1961A). The bill will guarantee access to lawyers for immigrants at risk of deportation in New York.

New York, NY–Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) joined Families Belong Together and partners from all over the country in launching #ChooseWelcome. This nationwide campaign invites everyday people, community organizations, and elected officials to pledge to stand on the side of welcome as vulnerable people seek safety in their communities.